cherrywood

noun

cher·​ry·​wood ˈcher-ē-ˌwu̇d How to pronounce cherrywood (audio)

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Hewn from blue quartzite and cherrywood, the piece serves many purposes—dining table and entertaining surface by night and de facto workspace by day. Hannah Martin, Architectural Digest, 6 Feb. 2026 Now, the turkey bacon will be cherrywood-smoked and the white cheddar cheese will be sharper. Julianna Duennes Russ, Austin American Statesman, 6 Jan. 2026 At the heart of the 15,000 square feet of living space is a soaring double-height atrium wrapped in detailed cherrywood paneling and surrounded by a series of formal salons, each with original murals, moldings, and paneling. Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 7 Oct. 2025 The project started with plans to lighten the wall color, refinish the cherrywood floors and install a freestanding tub in the primary suite. Sara B. Hansen, The Denver Post, 16 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for cherrywood

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First Known Use

1821, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of cherrywood was in 1821

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“Cherrywood.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cherrywood. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.

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